Achi news desk-
Piikani RCMP are appealing to the public to help locate a 33-year-old man who allegedly fled from police and intentionally drove into an RCMP cruiser, during a traffic stop on Wednesday.
Police said Shaine Smith, a resident of Lundbreck, Alta., has a history of fleeing police and operating a motor vehicle in a dangerous manner. The RCMP said Smith is under a Canada-wide driving ban.
According to police, officers attempted a traffic stop on Smith shortly before 2 o’clock when he “fled from the officer at an excessive rate of speed.”
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RCMP said they were able to locate Smith a second time, at which point police allege he “intentionally drove into the RCMP cruiser, swerving at the last moment before colliding with the officer .”
“His disregard for other road users is of great concern to RCMP,” RCMP Piikani said in a news release Thursday.
The RCMP said Smith is wanted for several offenses including flight from police and dangerous driving.
He is described as about 5 feet 10 inches tall, 170 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes.
Police said they believe he may be driving a gold-colored 2004 Chevrolet Malibu, with Alberta license plate BWV 8504.
Anyone with information is asked to contact RCMP at 403-965-2000 or submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
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